Patents by Inventor Austin Clark
Austin Clark has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 12569927Abstract: A spot welding assembly for welding a first work piece to a second work piece. The spot welding assembly includes a base. A base electrode is coupled with the base for supporting the first work piece. A welding gun is moveable toward and away from the base. A gun electrode is coupled with the welding gun for supporting the second work piece and for locating the second work piece against the first work piece upon movement of the welding gun toward the base to allow the first and second work pieces to be welded to one another. The base electrode is rotatable and pivotable relative to the base, and the gun electrode is rotatable and pivotable relative to the welding gun.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2022Date of Patent: March 10, 2026Assignee: MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Austin Clark
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Patent number: 12288889Abstract: A tripod for use with an accessory device and a battery pack includes a main body, a battery receptacle, and a head. The main body includes a center column having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end. The main body also includes a plurality of legs coupled to the center column. The battery receptacle is supported on the main body. The battery receptacle has a first interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to the battery pack. The head is supported at the second end of the center column. The head has a second interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to the accessory device. The first interface has a complementary configuration to the second interface.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2021Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GPInventors: Brianna E. Williams, J. Luke Jenkins, Robert Andrew Patrick, Austin Clark, John D. Schaalje
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Publication number: 20250100748Abstract: A stackable storage system includes a first container, a second container, and a latch moveable between a first position and a second position. The first container includes a projection extending away from the first container along a stacking direction. An edge portion extends from the projection along a plane substantially perpendicular to the stacking direction. The second container includes a recess. The recess receives the projection when the first container and the second container are stacked relative to one another in the stacking direction. The latch overlaps the edge portion with respect to the stacking direction while in the first position to secure the first container and the second container. The latch and edge portion are positioned in a non-overlapping manner relative to one another while the latch is in the second position to permit separation of the first container from the second container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2024Publication date: March 27, 2025Inventors: Richard M. Davidian, Rony Chan, William J. Saunders, Ryan A. Hirtz, Tyler H. Knight, Drew A. Dahill, Austin Clark, Stephen A. Hughett, J. Luke Jenkins, J. Mike King, Jeffrey Groves, J. Porter Whitmire, Brianna E. Williams, Charles Moody Wacker, II
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Patent number: 12195230Abstract: A stackable storage system includes a first container, a second container, and a latch moveable between a first position and a second position. The first container includes a projection extending away from the first container along a stacking direction. An edge portion extends from the projection along a plane substantially perpendicular to the stacking direction. The second container includes a recess. The recess receives the projection when the first container and the second container are stacked relative to one another in the stacking direction. The latch overlaps the edge portion with respect to the stacking direction while in the first position to secure the first container and the second container. The latch and edge portion are positioned in a non-overlapping manner relative to one another while the latch is in the second position to permit separation of the first container from the second container.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2021Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GPInventors: Richard M. Davidian, Rony Chan, William J. Saunders, Ryan A. Hirtz, Tyler H. Knight, Drew A. Dahill, Austin Clark, Stephen A. Hughett, J. Luke Jenkins, J. Mike King, Jeffrey Groves, J. Porter Whitmire, Brianna E. Williams, Charles Moody Wacker, II
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Publication number: 20240100658Abstract: A powered ratchet includes a motor, a mounting portion, and an output member configured to rotate in response to activation of the motor. The output member defines a drive axis. The powered ratchet also includes a release mechanism configured to selectively couple an anvil to the output member. The release mechanism includes a cover coupled to the mounting portion with a track and a locking member positioned between the mounting portion and the cover and operable to slide within the track between a locked position, in which the locking member engages the anvil to secure the anvil to the output member for co-rotation therewith, and a release position, in which the locking member is disengaged from the anvil to facilitate removal of the anvil. The release mechanism also includes a biasing member biasing the locking member to the locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Austin Clark, Carl N. Chandler, Matthew Samstag, Joshua Collins, James W. Jenkins, Ryan Altenburger, Gui Fang Zhou, Yu Zhao, Ping Zhang
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Publication number: 20240101316Abstract: A storage container system includes rolling toolbox, a storage container, a storage bin, and a storage container assembly. Various aspects relate to a storage container including at least one sidewall extending from a base, the sidewall at least partially defining an outer wall of an interior compartment. A lid is coupled to the sidewall and movable between an open position and a closed position. The interior compartment is accessible while the lid is in the open position, and the interior compartment is covered while the lid is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: J. Porter Whitmire, J. Luke Jenkins, Stephen A. Hughett, Brianna E. Williams, Tyler H. Knight, Jeffrey Groves, Austin Clark
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Patent number: 11884456Abstract: A storage container system includes rolling toolbox, a storage container, a storage bin, and a storage container assembly. Various aspects relate to a storage container including at least one sidewall extending from a base, the sidewall at least partially defining an outer wall of an interior compartment. A lid is coupled to the sidewall and movable between an open position and a closed position. The interior compartment is accessible while the lid is in the open position, and the interior compartment is covered while the lid is in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GPInventors: J. Porter Whitmire, J. Luke Jenkins, Stephen A. Hughett, Brianna E. Williams, Tyler H. Knight, Jeffrey Groves, Austin Clark
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Patent number: 11819989Abstract: A powered fastener driver includes a cylinder and a piston positioned within the cylinder. The piston is moveable between a top-dead-center position and a bottom-dead-center position. The piston has a non-circular shape.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GPInventors: Tyler H. Knight, Austin Clark
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Publication number: 20220219258Abstract: A spot welding assembly for welding a first work piece to a second work piece. The spot welding assembly includes a base. A base electrode is coupled with the base for supporting the first work piece. A welding gun is moveable toward and away from the base. A gun electrode is coupled with the welding gun for supporting the second work piece and for locating the second work piece against the first work piece upon movement of the welding gun toward the base to allow the first and second work pieces to be welded to one another. The base electrode is rotatable and pivotable relative to the base, and the gun electrode is rotatable and pivotable relative to the welding gun.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventor: Austin CLARK
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Publication number: 20220097926Abstract: A storage container system includes rolling toolbox, a storage container, a storage bin, and a storage container assembly. Various aspects relate to a storage container including at least one sidewall extending from a base, the sidewall at least partially defining an outer wall of an interior compartment. A lid is coupled to the sidewall and movable between an open position and a closed position. The interior compartment is accessible while the lid is in the open position, and the interior compartment is covered while the lid is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: J. Porter Whitmire, J. Luke Jenkins, Stephen A. Hughett, Brianna E. Williams, Tyler H. Knight, Jeffrey Groves, Austin Clark
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Publication number: 20220069399Abstract: A tripod for use with an accessory device and a battery pack includes a main body, a battery receptacle, and a head. The main body includes a center column having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end. The main body also includes a plurality of legs coupled to the center column. The battery receptacle is supported on the main body. The battery receptacle has a first interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to the battery pack. The head is supported at the second end of the center column. The head has a second interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to the accessory device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Brianna E. Williams, J. Luke Jenkins, Robert Andrew Patrick, Austin Clark, John D. Schaalje
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Publication number: 20220009067Abstract: A powered fastener driver includes a cylinder and a piston positioned within the cylinder. The piston is moveable between a top-dead-center position and a bottom-dead-center position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Tyler H. Knight, Austin Clark
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Publication number: 20210221561Abstract: A stackable storage system includes a first container, a second container, and a latch moveable between a first position and a second position. The first container includes a projection extending away from the first container along a stacking direction. An edge portion extends from the projection along a plane substantially perpendicular to the stacking direction. The second container includes a recess. The recess receives the projection when the first container and the second container are stacked relative to one another in the stacking direction. The latch overlaps the edge portion with respect to the stacking direction while in the first position to secure the first container and the second container. The latch and edge portion are positioned in a non-overlapping manner relative to one another while the latch is in the second position to permit separation of the first container from the second container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Richard M. Davidian, Rony Chan, William J. Saunders, Ryan A. Hirtz, Tyler H. Knight, Drew A. Dahill, Austin Clark, Stephen A. Hughett, J. Luke Jenkins, J. Mike King, Jeffrey Groves, J. Porter Whitmire, Brianna E. Williams, Charles Moody Wacker, II
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Publication number: 20210178311Abstract: An air purifier includes a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet, a filter disposed adjacent the air inlet, a blower unit disposed within the housing to draw air through the air inlet and expel air through the air outlet, a battery receptacle configured to engage a battery for providing power to the motor, and a handle coupled to the housing to facilitate transportation of the air purifier. The blower unit includes a motor and an impeller driven by the motor to induce an air flow, and rotation of the impeller induces air flow at a rate between approximately 400 cubic feet per minute and approximately 800 cubic feet per minute.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Jonathan R. Van Bergen, J. Porter Whitmire, Brianna E. Williams, Miles Riordan Moody, J. Luke Jenkins, Austin Clark, Jeffrey Groves, Tyler H. Knight, Stephen A. Hughett
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Publication number: 20200131847Abstract: A spool box is configured to permit a change in the operation of a window covering from a manually-operated stated to a motorized state. The spool box may include a transfer drum, a coil spring drum, and a cord spool, together which permit the manual raising and lowering of the window covering. The spool box also may include an interface for coupling with a motorized converter module. When the spool box and motorized converter module are coupled, the window covering may be raised and lowered by a motorized operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventor: Austin Clark
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Patent number: D896419Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventor: Austin Clark
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Patent number: D998203Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventor: Austin Clark
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Patent number: D1036956Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2022Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Austin Clark, Tylan A. Tschopp
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Patent number: D1073678Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2024Date of Patent: May 6, 2025Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Monique Chatterjee, Corrie Greening, Matthew Harvey, Forrest Major, Grant Dyer, Austin Clark
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Patent number: D1073679Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2024Date of Patent: May 6, 2025Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Monique Chatterjee, Corrie Greening, Matthew Harvey, Forrest Major, Grant Dyer, Austin Clark